Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-950 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-7500 is 2772 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-950.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-950
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7500 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Performs up to 94% better in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart than Core i7-950 - 93 vs 48 FPS
- Up to 11% cheaper than Core i7-950 - $65.07 vs $73.12
- Up to 54% better value when playing Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart than Core i7-950 - $0.78 vs $1.69 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-950 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-950 doesn't have integrated graphics
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
93
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.78/FPS
100%
Price, €
€72.23
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-950 | vs | Intel Core i5-7500 |
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Jun 2nd, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |